Re: Switch from 2x96w PC to 2x39W T5?
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Originally Posted by DanG
My LFS was saying that T5's have more actual output than PC's.
Any input?
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I think your LFS is just trying to get a 220 buck sale. T'5s are "COMPARABLE" to VHO and PC's. PC's are about 10% brighter than VHO and T5's should be about the same as PC's. PC's are actually a T4 folded in half so because of the smaller diameter of the PC it is more intense off the get go. now the confusion comes in with HO T5's as they might be a tiny bit brighter than PC's but you are still stepping down to 1/2 the light. so say they are 10% brighter than PCs (and thats being generous) then your 78 watts would be bumped up to 86 watts worth of equivalent output in a PC bulb.. just doesn't add up does it.
Steve
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